Bruss to RT? OL starting 5 as of today Aug 6?

[bubbaramfan]

oldnotdead says "I think Anchrum is a placeholder until McClendon is ready".

I'd like to hear why he thinks that. Maybe because he's an UFA next year?

I think if he does well this season he gets resigned. Shuffling the OL every year is bad for continuity.

 

[WestCoastRam]

oldnotdead says "I think Anchrum is a placeholder until McClendon is ready".

I'd like to hear why he thinks that. Maybe because he's an UFA next year?

I think if he does well this season he gets resigned. Shuffling the OL every year is bad for continuity.

Anchrum is 25 and if he does well we'll certainly have the money next year to sign him if we like the price. Seems to make a lot of sense.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Anchrum is 25 and if he does well we'll certainly have the money next year to sign him if we like the price. Seems to make a lot of sense.

Or Snead would like to get a 6th round comp pick for him, then start over at RG.

I hope that if Anchrum looks good they lock him up before free agency.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Or Snead would like to get a 6th round comp pick for him, then start over at RG.

I hope that if Anchrum looks good they lock him up before free agency.

I'm sure they will for the right price and I can't imagine the he'll be an all pro (I think it could be reasonable to see him become a top half of the league guard if all goes well). My guess is that the Rams have a range of what they'll pay one guard on the team (you can't really pay two) and it's a dance of course.

If Allen wins C, we could possibly be looking at two new starters on the line next year with him and Hav leaving. It would be nice if Anchrum plays well to lock him up.

Shelton or MCallister or a pick can battle it out for C (if all goes according to plan, Avila is a dominate guard and you wouldn't want to waste that at C - all things being equal, a better guard is better than a better center).

It also allows Bruss and McClendon to battle it out at tackle next year (possibly with an additional pick).

 

[So Ram]

Not necessarily this time. Even though Bruss is exclusively learning RT, at this point he may be the third look. If Boom starts, Jackson is next in line at either LT or RT.

Where The F-DO get THAT? Bonify’d? Lol

Sean Mcvay said himself that Bruss is going to play RT(exclusively) he did say that if need be we won’t basically move him unless they have to.

That’s 1 part of it.

The other part is Mcvay said he was excited to see Noteboom at LT & guard (I was shocked) through OTA’s.

Part 2 & Ramball reported Noteboom was playing RG of all places.

Whatever anyone want to think ? I’ll just keep to what is said & where players (spots)are put in practice.

Who starts at LT? Hard call,but D. Farr asked Mcvay what he is looking for at LT. A Big Wall was what Farr said & Mcvay agreed & said more about getting the job done.If you’re able to do that then he said JOB WELL DONE.
Warren McClendon is an enigma. I’ll say he stays on The Pup List all season & takes a Redshirt season like Bruss in 2022.
—Not going to predict the future,but the above is pretty much solid on how things will be.
—My question to you is- when have you EVER seen Joesph Noteboom at RT??
—In 2018 I wanted Noteboom to start over Austin Blythe at RG. He played RG & LT his rookie season.(I saw with my own eyes).
Then last season I saw A.Jackson doing the same & said he should be the starting RB ahead of Bruss who I said didn’t look good, & Anchrum as well.
Then add Shelton as well who was The Rams starting RG in 2022.He then took over for an injured Brian Allen at Center. Who then Anchrum took over for & on his first play got injured.
Alaric Jackson came in at RG & The Rams went down the field to score.
—Anyway - whatever anyone wants to believe.I can’t spell players names or make clear sentences.So there you have it.

 

[So Ram]

I'm sure they will for the right price and I can't imagine the he'll be an all pro (I think it could be reasonable to see him become a top half of the league guard if all goes well). My guess is that the Rams have a range of what they'll pay one guard on the team (you can't really pay two) and it's a dance of course.

If Allen wins C, we could possibly be looking at two new starters on the line next year with him and Hav leaving. It would be nice if Anchrum plays well to lock him up.

Shelton or MCallister or a pick can battle it out for C (if all goes according to plan, Avila is a dominate guard and you wouldn't want to waste that at C - all things being equal, a better guard is better than a better center).

It also allows Bruss and McClendon to battle it out at tackle next year (possibly with an additional pick).

What happens next season is pretty far away to start looking that far ahead.I get it though,I’m all for The Rams signing Cam Akers before the season.

Zach Thomas is a player imo Ram Fans will like as a backup LG?

 

[So Ram]

At today's TC, Havenstien and Allen were given the day off. In 11 on 11, the first team OL was Noteboom LT, Avila LG, Shelton C, Anchrum RG and A Jackson RT.

I believe the starting OL at this point is AJackson LT, Avila LG, Allen C, Anchrum RG and Havenstien RT. If Havenstien goes down I think AJackson would take his place and Noteboom would take over at LT. Noteboom only played a few snaps at LG in order to give Anchrum a breathe rthe other day, Anchrum and Avila have taken almost every snap with the 1st team at RG and LG. Bruss has played mostly with the 2nd team at RT and he's done OK, but he's not ready for prime time there.

Hopefully McVay will play some of these guys in pre-season. Avila needs it for sure and the rest need it to form continuity, which they don;'t have much of yet.

Now That’s an awesome report,but still brings up questions on who plays where & when ?
I believe Noteboom was playing RG? If Ramball was right or not?
Maybe I miss read.
—I’m really curious if Mcvay plays Noteboom & or Jackson in the preseason?? That’s my biggest question is of now.

 

[OldSchool]

Not necessarily this time. Even though Bruss is exclusively learning RT, at this point he may be the third look. If Boom starts, Jackson is next in line at either LT or RT.

McVay has said this multiple times even though I love the irony of so Rams saying somebody is wrong. But you'd think logic would lead you to the thought that GameDays the backup LT is the backup at both tackle spots. It also stands to reason that unless Bruss as backup RT can play center he'll be inactive on GameDay. If they have 2 ol backups on GameDay one will be the tackle backup who can do both spots and play some guard if needed. The other will be able to play center and guard which likely is Shelton.

That's not to say if Have hoes down and misses time the backup LT starts at RT, though its possible. Bruss would then likely be active and McVay runs with the hot duo at tackles.

 

[PressureD41]

Bruss was a Right Tackle in college so the plan of moving him to Guard seems to be over. If he can protect against edge rushers he can be an asset.
LT Jackson/Noteboom/
LG Avila
C Shelton/Allen
RG Anchrum/McClendon
RT Havenstein/Bruss

They probably keep 9 O Linemen. Some to the practice squad. The competition between Shelton and Allen, Jackson and Noteboom is really a positive that should just make the unit better overall

THIS ^^^^ 100%

 

[RamsOfCastamere]

Where The F-DO get THAT? Bonify’d? Lol

Sean Mcvay said himself that Bruss is going to play RT(exclusively) he did say that if need be we won’t basically move him unless they have to.

That’s 1 part of it.

The other part is Mcvay said he was excited to see Noteboom at LT & guard (I was shocked) through OTA’s.

Part 2 & Ramball reported Noteboom was playing RG of all places.

Whatever anyone want to think ? I’ll just keep to what is said & where players (spots)are put in practice.

Who starts at LT? Hard call,but D. Farr asked Mcvay what he is looking for at LT. A Big Wall was what Farr said & Mcvay agreed & said more about getting the job done.If you’re able to do that then he said JOB WELL DONE.
Warren McClendon is an enigma. I’ll say he stays on The Pup List all season & takes a Redshirt season like Bruss in 2022.
—Not going to predict the future,but the above is pretty much solid on how things will be.
—My question to you is- when have you EVER seen Joesph Noteboom at RT??
—In 2018 I wanted Noteboom to start over Austin Blythe at RG. He played RG & LT his rookie season.(I saw with my own eyes).
Then last season I saw A.Jackson doing the same & said he should be the starting RB ahead of Bruss who I said didn’t look good, & Anchrum as well.
Then add Shelton as well who was The Rams starting RG in 2022.He then took over for an injured Brian Allen at Center. Who then Anchrum took over for & on his first play got injured.
Alaric Jackson came in at RG & The Rams went down the field to score.
—Anyway - whatever anyone wants to believe.I can’t spell players names or make clear sentences.So there you have it.

Wow, look at that! As soon as you asked, they through out a Jackson Avila Shelton Anchrum BOOM lineup today! Boom got snaps at both RG and RT

Yes, McVay said Bruss is 2nd RT but they may view Jackson and Boom as a top 6 lineman on the team, which can explain why both had snaps at 3 different positions with the starting OL unit.

I think it depends on how Bruss plays in the preseason. He missed an entire year of development and has had limited snaps. If he plays well, he could be next in line if Hav is out. But if he's still raw, I can see both Boom and Jackson out there with the starting lineup.

 

[Faceplant]

One thing appears clear. They are going to shuffle this OL until something clicks....and I like it. This season should be about figuring out little things..... Like the OL.

 

[Corbin]

This is how i envisioned our OL playing out but it seems the coaching staff doesn’t see it that way especially with Bruss.

RT Hav/Boom
RG Anchrum/Shelton
C Avila/Allen
LG Bruss/Shelton
LT Jackson/Boom

I don’t believe that…If that’s the case, they should have drafted Vorhees.

He really intrigued me. He was drafted in the 7th round 12th pick. Have a special feeling about him.

 

[So Ram]

Wow, look at that! As soon as you asked, they through out a Jackson Avila Shelton Anchrum BOOM lineup today! Boom got snaps at both RG and RT

Yes, McVay said Bruss is 2nd RT but they may view Jackson and Boom as a top 6 lineman on the team, which can explain why both had snaps at 3 different positions with the starting OL unit.

I think it depends on how Bruss plays in the preseason. He missed an entire year of development and has had limited snaps. If he plays well, he could be next in line if Hav is out. But if he's still raw, I can see both Boom and Jackson out there with the starting lineup.

Would have never thought it actually.That’s good they’re cross training & the first I’ve heard of Noteboom playing RT.
—Don’t tell me Havenstien was playing LT - lol
Mcvay is changing things up & pushing players this season.He’s really pushing himself & coaching staff as well.I’m all for it.

 

[dieterbrock]

Just saying but the "inactive" list on game days totally grinds my gears.
Make the 53, you should dress. Period

 

[Merlin]

This is how i envisioned our OL playing out but it seems the coaching staff doesn’t see it that way especially with Bruss.

RT Hav/Boom
RG Anchrum/Shelton
C Avila/Allen
LG Bruss/Shelton
LT Jackson/Boom

I had Bruss penciled in as starter at RG. In hindsight that was way off. But at the time it made sense to me given McVay expecting him to start year one and him expected to be ready to go in year two camp.

Either way what I am curious about right now is what that depth chart looks like at guard. Shelton is only effective at center. I would think Bruss is in the mix for depth at guard, but if not then that's an even worse look for him because if his only value to the team is third on the depth chart at OT that means in the overall rack and stack for OL he's quite a ways down that list.

 

[Corbin]

I had Bruss penciled in as starter at RG. In hindsight that was way off. But at the time it made sense to me given McVay expecting him to start year one and him expected to be ready to go in year two camp.

Either way what I am curious about right now is what that depth chart looks like at guard. Shelton is only effective at center. I would think Bruss is in the mix for depth at guard, but if not then that's an even worse look for him because if his only value to the team is third on the depth chart at OT that means in the overall rack and stack for OL he's quite a ways down that list.

For sure man. Curious asf to see how all this plays out and why.

I hate to bang that drum over and over again but I just can’t stop thinking about how we’d look right now and in years past with an All Pro Center,

I’ll see my way out.

 

[oldnotdead]

Either way what I am curious about right now is what that depth chart looks like at guard

The Rams liked what they saw in McAllister, an UDFA who along with Maginn are two guys I really like. McAllister is primarily a center first guard second kind of guy. In fact I can see him in the mix as a starter at Center next year. So I see him making the active roster as a backup center and OG this year. He also would allow Avila to stay at LG permanently. I think if Maginn doesn't make the 53 roster hes kept on the PS because he's a road grading type of ROG.

I think McClendon is going to get a redshirt year either with or without injury designation. I think he's listed as an OT right now but it's because he hasn't made the transition to OG. The Rams want to get bigger on the OL which is understandable, and why I see Anchrum who is undersized even if he was a center but especially at RG as a placeholder until they really decide upon McClendon. If he can play OG then I think he starts at RG.

They also have Thomas who is a hybrid OT/OG. If Noteboom is at LT and Jackson at RT in 2024 I see Thomas as a decent swing OT. Frankly I don't see what the Rams see in Arcuri who has done nothing but struggle at OT and OG.

So at OG this year they have McAllister, Shelton, Maginn, Anchrum and Thomas. Of course Jackson can play either OG this year if he's not playing OT. That is something I think is factoring on the Noteboom / Jackson decision. I think the Rams want to give Noteboom every opportunity to work his way back from his injury because in reality he's only an OT. Jackson's best spot is OT but he is a pretty good OG as well. Jackson's versatility may cost him the start at LT. That said I have no doubt he would start at RT over Bruss next year.

After last year I would be surprised if they didn't just keep two QBs with Rypien on the PS and use that extra roster spot on keeping 9 on the OL. Noteboom, Avila, Allen, Shelton, Havenstein, Jackson, McAllister, Bruss
or Anchrum and McClendon.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I had Bruss penciled in as starter at RG. In hindsight that was way off. But at the time it made sense to me given McVay expecting him to start year one and him expected to be ready to go in year two camp.

Either way what I am curious about right now is what that depth chart looks like at guard. Shelton is only effective at center. I would think Bruss is in the mix for depth at guard, but if not then that's an even worse look for him because if his only value to the team is third on the depth chart at OT that means in the overall rack and stack for OL he's quite a ways down that list.

McVay said he's just a RT now, FWIW.

 

[OldSchool]

McVay said he's just a RT now, FWIW.

No really, sorry.

From the article about Bruss and Hoecht.

“Jake Temme (the Rams’ director of data and analytics), I gotta give him some credit, (he said Bruss) had played 17 percent of his snaps at guard at Wisconsin, but 83 percent of them at tackle,” McVay said this week. “He looks more comfortable out there. That’s probably where he’ll stay for now. He can always potentially bump inside.”

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

I hate to bang that drum over and over again but I just can’t stop thinking about how we’d look right now and in years past with an All Pro Center,

Yep. With him and Avila—imagine being physically ready for the Niners twice a year.